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As a large crowd at The Jacksonville Landing sipped on some cool Slurpees, the signature frozen drink from 7-Eleven, Mayor Alvin Brown welcomed news that 80 convenience stores will open over the next few years in the First Coast.

NASCAR brought their new Gen6 cars to the steps of City Hall in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida on Feb. 12. Mayor Alvin Brown presented a proclamation declaring NASCAR Day.

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Hurricane season starts Saturday, but the public should prepare now for any emergency.

Proper planning can help people have the right plan in place to respond and recover from emergencies -- not just storms, but fires, floods and other hazards. Mayor Alvin Brown and leaders of the American Red Cross of Northeast Florida and Duval County Emergency Management are providing resources to assist residents and business owners with precautions in 2013. Learn more: http://ow.ly/ltIKC

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James D. Little, of Gifted Hands Automotive, was one of more than 450 entrepreneurs to participate in the first sessions of Mayor Brown's Business Builder on Feb. 7, 2012.

This footage was shot Nov. 14, 2011, as Mayor Brown helped to launch one of the most recognized holiday fund drives.

Mayor Brown is joined by Gator Bowl coaches, Dan Mullen of Mississippi State and Pat Fitzgerald of Northwestern University, for a press conference about the Jan. 1 event. The Gator Bowl is a strong Jacksonville tradition in its 68th year.

Mayor Alvin Brown appeared with leading members of the Jacksonville business community to unveil legislation aimed at reforming the city's economic development structure and policy to help create jobs and revitalize Downtown.

In this video, City of Jacksonville cameras give viewers an up-close look outside and inside the USS Bataan right before the Navy-Marine Corps Classic. The Florida Gators and the Georgetown Hoyas battled it out on the basketball court built just for the game on the deck of the USS Bataan.

The USS Bataan was docked for several days at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville is said to be one of the most military friendly towns in the nation.

Mayor Alvin Brown's $11 million reinvestment fund to promote Downtown revitalization and citywide job growth is now official. Learn more at www.coj.net/Reinvestment

Joining the mayor were City Council members Don Redman and Lori Boyer; Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) Chairman Donald Harris and Vice Chair Oliver Barakat; Tony Allegretti, a DIA board member and the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce's director of downtown engagement; Preston Haskell, founder and chairman of The Haskell Co.; Dr. Chester Aikens, a Downtown-based practitioner who also served on the mayor's Downtown transition committee; Terry Lorince, executive director of Downtown Vision Inc.; and Traci Jenks, president of NAIOP of Northeast Florida.

Mayor Brown has made revitalizing Downtown a strategic priority. His initiatives to improve the city's economic development activities and create the Downtown Investment Authority won strong approval from Council, the Legislature and Gov. Rick Scott. A recent survey of residents by the JAX2025 initiative to create a community vision for Jacksonville's future found that their top issue is improving Downtown Jacksonville.

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Joined by Jacksonville's major pet partner leaders at Animal Care and Protective Services on Tuesday morning, Mayor Alvin Brown made an urgent community call for action for dog adoptions. The animal shelter currently has 90 dogs available for adoption, and has had to open additional dog kennels otherwise used for holding purposes, such as for strays or medical services.

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The City of Jacksonville is hosting the 2013 Week of Valor to honor the service and sacrifice of our city's military and veteran community. For more information on the 2013 Week of Valor, click here: http://ow.ly/qydoW

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Mayor Alvin Brown signed legislation that moves forward the efforts of his Renew Jax initiative. The mayor was joined by Jacksonville City Council members and other city leaders at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church as he signed Ordinance 2015-60, which advances the city’s collaboration with the private and non-profit sectors to invest in Jacksonville neighborhoods. Jacksonville City Council passed the ordinance by a unanimous vote on March 10.

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Mayor Alvin Brown is alerting local Jacksonville and national news channels about the dangers of Tropical Storm Beryl. The mayor is urging all resident and visitors to stay out of the ocean and beaches area. He is also requesting that residents call 9-1-1 for any downed power lines--do not approach the lines because they could still be live. Mayor Brown also urges drivers to stay off the roads unless if absolutely necessary, and also asks drivers not to drive through standing water because it could cause great bodily harm due to the depth and danger associated with it.

• Citizens are asked to report ALL storm related damage to 904-630-CITY (2489) -- blocked roads; damage to buildings; downed trees; flooding.

• Citizens are asked to report ALL power outages to JEA, the local power utility, at 904-665-6000 -- crews worked overnight, and additional crews are coming online this morning

• Please follow updates on Twitter at @CityofJax and @MayorAlvinBrown or by using the trending terms #Beryl and #jaxready. Also, follow facebook.com/MayorAlvinBrown and facebook.com/CityofJacksonville.

• 630-CITY will continue to take calls throughout the day. Check JaxReady.org for updated information as it becomes available.

Sunshine Week is an annual celebration of the open government laws in Florida. As Sunshine Week wrapped up, Mayor Alvin Brown signed two ethics related Council Bills and announced his intention to create an Office of Public Accountability.

Mayor Alvin Brown has announced three appointments that will increase Jacksonville's ability to attract major sporting events and host activities that will boost the economy and make the city a more vibrant destination.

Visitors to Downtown Jacksonville will soon be able to know more easily and in real time where on-street parking is open. Mayor Alvin Brown and the City of Jacksonville are working with Streetline, a leading provider of innovative parking solutions, to implement the company's smart parking system in certain sections of Downtown. This will allow people with smartphones or computers to find on-street parking spaces in real time, as well as the locations of parking garages and lots.

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